Sean M. Hickey of Melrose died suddenly, Thursday, May 5, 2011. He was only 41 years old. Born on September 29, 1969 in Everett, he was a 1987 graduate of Pope John High School and the earned his Bachelor's Degree from Merrimac College in 1992. He worked for 17 years as the Vice President of Sales with Deltek Software of Woburn. Sean loved spending time with his family and everything revolved around his kids. He coached sports like basketball and baseball, was on the National Little League Board of Directors, enjoyed traveling, Cape Cod & the beach. He was the devoted husband of Deana A. (Rosati) Hickey of Melrose, loving father of Cameron R., Regan C. & Coryn D. Hickey. Cherished & loving son on Albert C. & Janice M. (Parella) Hickey also of Melrose. Caring brother of Alyssa C. Pesce & her husband William of Melrose. Son-in-law of Anna Rosati, Brother-in-law of Anthony Rosati & his wife Tanya of Winthrop, David Rosati & his wife Melissa of N. Reading, Donna Matarazzo & her husband Matthew of Revere & Dean Rosati of Boston. Also survived by many nieces, nephews & many, many close friends. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated in St. Mary's Church, Herbert St. Melrose on Wednesday, May 11th at 11AM. Family, relatives & friends respectfully invited. Interment in Wyoming Cemetery, Melrose. There are no visiting hours. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Sean's memory may be made to the Hickey Children's Fund c/o Eastern Bank 441 Main St. Melrose, MA 02176. For directions or to send the family an expression of sympathy, please visit www.gatelyfh.com Visitation: None None